Definitive Writing Solutions can edit highly technical or confusing material into a understandable product for any target audience. Our goal is to create clear and concise documentation so the exchange of information in your business is free flowing, pragmatic and assessable. The price of each service provided is based solely on the agreed upon quote. These are just a few of the many ways in which we can help you alleviate the burden of editing to better save time and expense:
1.) Proofreading- Proofreading is the process of getting rid of cosmetic errors and typically is not labor intensive. It is usually the last step in the editing process, a last run-through to catch surface problems with content already written and deemed almost complete.
2.) Copy editing- Copy editing consists of improving style, accuracy and grammar. There are different levels of copy editing: light, medium, and heavy. Light copy editing includes double-checking accuracy and taking care of grammatical issues. Medium copy editing includes heavier lifting, such as correcting flow, structure and re-working some of the text. With heavy copy editing, re-structuring some paragraphs, or heavily correcting style, flow, and grammar is included.
3.) Substantive (developmental) editing- The most intensive form of editing is substantive editing. The document is evaluated as a whole and problems of structure, organization, coherence, and logical consistency are corrected. Sentences may be removed or added. Paragraphs may be rewritten, condensed, or expanded. Blocks of text may be moved from one section to another.
4.) Formatting & Fact Checking- Editing in this way involves reviewing the document to ensure everything properly adheres to a select style guide. That all names, dates and numbers are correct and that everything is sourced the proper way. Also, technical details like proper spacing, documentation and formatting of paragraphs are added or corrected.
5.) Review- Exact Proofing may provide a one to two-page diagnosis of the document that highlights the areas where changes might be most beneficial. Criticisms that are likely to arise will be detailed in a numbered format based on corrections that may need to be implemented and for what reasons.
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